Spanish Conversation · Level 85
60 words
Spanish word
vacante
Pronunciation
IPA/baˈkante/
Meaning
- feminine nounvacancy
Example
¿La vacante todavía está disponible?
Is the vacancy still available?
More examples
¿Han logrado llenar la vacante con un candidato adecuado?
Have they managed to fill the vacancy with a suitable candidate?
Core concept
An empty office chair at a desk.
Common phrases
llenar la vacante
fill the vacancy
anunciar una vacante
announce a vacancy
Similar words
plaza: Formally established post within a public institution.
puesto: Specific job role or post that an employee holds at their workplace.
Definition in Spanish
Asiento, puesto o posición que permanece sin ocupante y que puede ofrecerse a otra persona, especialmente en el ámbito laboral.
Word origin
From Latin vacans, present participle of vacare 'be empty', carried into Spanish as vacante to denote an unoccupied seat or job position.
Usage tips
- Common in formal notices and job listings; in casual conversation speakers often say 'hay un puesto disponible' or use 'libre' instead.
Other meanings
- job openingnoun
Opposites
- ocupanteoccupantnoun
- contratadoappointeenoun
Related words
- vacanciavacancynoun